Heather Herod Cole, PT, COMT, CPI, CMTPT
Owner, P3

Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist – Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist – Myopain Seminars
Pilates Instructor & former Educator – Polestar Pilates
Trained in STOTT PILATES Level I program

Heather Herod Cole minored in Business Administration while earning her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. She has extensive post-graduate experience in orthopedics, manual therapy and dance medicine, including completing the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries “Principles of Dance Medicine” curriculum. She is certified in orthopedic manual physical therapy via Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. She is the official physical therapist for New Dialect, helps with PT for Found Movement Group, and has previously served as a physical therapist for Nashville Ballet.

Heather earned her rehabilitation-based certification in Pilates in March 2012 via Polestar Pilates. Combining Pilates into her physical therapy practice had been a long-term goal of Heather’s and is what motivated her to start a practice that combined both modalities together. Heather is privileged to work with an amazing group of people that make P3: Precision Physical Therapy & Pilates what it is today. The superb continuity of care that patients receive is due to the talented team of Pilates instructors & physical therapists.

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Michele Baeder PT, DPT, OCS

Physical Therapist
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Pilates Instructor – In Training
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist—Herman and Wallace
Certified Dry Needling—Evidence in Motion
200 Hour Level Yoga Instructor— LYT Yoga

Michele earned her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Army-Baylor University in 2015. She started her career as an active-duty Army physical therapist and served for 8 years. Her clinical experience in and out of the army spans hospital, out-patient orthopedic, and pelvic health settings. Michele is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedics and is trained in pelvic health through the Herman and Wallace Institute. In 2020, she became certified as a yoga instructor through LYT yoga, an anatomy-based yoga practice.

Michele has been a lifelong competitive athlete and found her interest in physical therapy while recovering from injuries herself. She is passionate about working with endurance athletes return to the activities they love.  Michele is also experienced in working with a variety of pelvic health conditions, with time spent working in a specialized pelvic health clinic. She is educated in trauma informed care and is dedicated to creating a comfortable environment for all patients.

Michele competed as a division 1 varsity rower at the University of Dayton and continues to row competitively. She enjoys running, yoga, swimming, hiking, and reading in her free time as well. She made the move to Nashville in 2020 and is loving living in central Tennessee.

Alex Bars, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Pilates Instructor – Trained – Polestar Pilates
Dry Needling – Trained – Myopain Seminars

Alex received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Pennsylvania State University in 2014. As a Nashville native, she decided to move back to her hometown and pursue her career in physical therapy driven by her passion for helping others and serving the Nashville community. Alex received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University in 2018.

Alex has clinical experience in the areas of outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and pelvic health. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association. She has completed the 1st level of the CAPP (Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health) pelvic series of the APTA. She is also trained in the Comprehensive Series of Polestar Pilates. Additionally, Alex is trained in dry needling for myofascial trigger points via Myopain Seminars.  She is excited to be joining the wonderful P3 team!

In her free time, Alex enjoys being outdoors, watching football, and spending time with her husband and dog.

Analise Botello, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Analise is a Memphis native who graduated from Belmont University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2023. Prior to that, she received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of TN, Knoxville – Go Vols!

Analise has clinical experience working in acute care, outpatient neuro, and outpatient orthopedic settings, with an emphasis on pelvic health. She is certified in Pelvic Health Level 1 from APTA, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and Dry Needling Level 1. She is currently participating in “level 1 intensive reformer” training via STOTT PILATES and is pursuing her Pelvic Health certification.  Analise strongly believes in advocating for women’s health and delivering quality care her patients deserve. She is passionate about treating the whole person and loves empowering her patients to achieve their goals.

Outside of work, Analise loves spending her time being outside/long walks, painting, going to concerts, and spending time with her husband Andrew and dog Maggie.

Alex Frey, PT, DPT, CDNT

Physical Therapist

Alex is a Birmingham, AL native who received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Auburn
University in 2017. She graduated from Samford University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020
and followed her husband up to Nashville. Alex has clinical experience in both acute care and outpatient
orthopedic settings, with an emphasis on postpartum care.  She enjoys treating athletes, postpartum
mothers, and a multitude of orthopedic conditions.  She has a passion for empowering postpartum moms
to feel strong and confident returning to exercise in their 4th trimester and beyond. Alex is certified in
Trigger Point Dry Needling, and has attended a Herman and Wallace Level 1 Pelvic Health course and
postpartum clinical education seminars. She is also currently working towards her certification in
Orthopedic Manual Therapy as well as “level 1 intensive reformer” training via STOTT PILATES. In her free time, Alex likes to work out at Orange Theory, try new restaurants, create new recipes, watch Auburn sporting events, and travel with her husband. She is very excited to be a part of the P3 family!

Haley Gregory, DPT

Physical Therapist
U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching License

Haley, originally from Kent, OH, completed her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Ohio University in 2017 where she played club soccer all 4 years. Haley then earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Wheeling University in 2020. After graduation, Haley moved to Birmingham, AL to start her PT career in outpatient orthopedics. After practicing for 3 years in orthopedics and home health, she moved to Nashville in 2023. Haley has training in dry needling through AAMT, and is currently pursuing a certification in strength and conditioning and manual therapy training through Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars. Haley enjoys treating athletes and orthopedic injuries and watching patients get back to doing the things that they love.

Haley and her husband are currently enjoying the addition of their baby girl to their family.  In her free time, Haley enjoys reading, gardening and playing in multiple soccer leagues. After playing soccer in college, Haley pursued her U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching License. She also played in the WPSL (Women’s Premier Soccer League) 2024 season for the FC Nashville Wolves as a midfielder.  You can also find Haley doing some personal training and coaching on the side.

Lena Hawk, PT

Physical Therapist

Lena Hawk, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist who earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from East Tennessee State University in August 2025. She has clinical experience in both acute care and outpatient orthopedics and is passionate about helping patients restore movement, build strength, and return to the activities they love. Lena is also certified in dry needling for the treatment of trigger points. She is trained in manual therapy including joint mobilizations and soft tissue release and is currently participating in “level 1 intensive reformer” training via STOTT PILATES.
Originally from Cookeville, Tennessee, Lena grew up dancing and teaching ballet at the Centre School of Dance. Her background in dance instilled a deep understanding of movement, body mechanics, and discipline—skills she would like to integrate into her practice as a physical therapist.

Outside of the clinic, she enjoys staying active, traveling, hiking, drinking coffee, and spending time with her family and friends

She is very excited to be a part of the P3 team!

Ann Heil, DPT, CSCS, CPI

Physical Therapist
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Certified Pilates Instructor

Born and raised in Boise, Idaho, Ann grew up living a very active lifestyle. She participated in various activities including dance and skiing, to name a few. She graduated in 2017 with a B.A. in Kinesiology and a minor in Dance from Saint Mary’s College of California. In addition to her academics, she was a member of the Saint Mary’s Spirit Team and Dance Company all four years she was in attendance. Ann continued her education and graduated from Elon University in 2023 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. In her time there, she was able to pursue her passion for dance and physical therapy through founding the Dance Special Interest Group, which helps students gain experience and learning opportunities regarding the performing arts.

Ann is now a Physical Therapist practicing in Nashville, TN. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist – NSCA, and a Certified Pilates Instructor – Club Pilates. She has a passion for movement, and helping others achieve their goals through an individual and holistic approach. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, and playing with her dog, Bentley.

Livi Self, PT, DPT, CPI

Physical Therapist
Certified Pilates Instructor
SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) – Certified

Originally from Huntsville, Alabama, Livi grew up a competitive dancer with a passion for people. During her time as a busy, stressed college student, she was encouraged to try Pilates and experienced firsthand how a holistic approach to health drastically improved her physical and mental wellbeing. This realization completely changed the trajectory of her personal wellness journey, and subsequently determined her lifestyle and career choice. She then graduated from Auburn University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and became a comprehensively trained and certified Pilates instructor. She continued her education and earned her doctorate of physical therapy from Belmont University in August of 2024, all while continuing her Pilates practice in Nashville. She truly believes movement is medicine and is excited to continue learning how to implement Pilates into the rehabilitation realm. When she’s not working, you can catch Livi practicing what she preaches at Club Pilates or CrossFit Forte, taking walks at McCabe, and discovering new spots to hang out with her friends in Nashville!

Becca Steere, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist
Pelvic Health Specialist
Manual Therapy – Trained
Certified Pilates Instructor – Polestar Pilates
Functional Dry Needling – Certified

Becca received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University in 2019, after
graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The University of Tennessee in 2015.

Upon graduation, Becca solidified her passion for pelvic floor physical therapy while working at
a pelvic health specialty clinic in Boulder, CO. As a Nashville native, Becca has made the move
back home to continue her career as a pelvic floor physical therapist closer to family and the
Nashville community. She is thrilled to have joined the P3 team in 2022!

She has experience treating a variety of pelvic health conditions and has completed numerous
courses through Herman & Wallace Institute specializing in rehabilitation for pelvic pain,
pregnancy, post-partum, voiding dysfunction, and other pelvic-related populations. She is
extremely passionate about pelvic PT and loves educating and normalizing the importance of
rehabilitation of this region of the body. In addition, Becca is certified in functional dry needling
through Evidence in Motion. In addition, she will complete her comprehensive Pilates teacher training
through Polestar Pilates in 2024.

In her free time, Becca enjoys all things outdoors, long walks/hikes, a good true crime novel or
podcast, spending time with her husband, Charlie, and snuggling her cat, Finn.

Hannah Wood, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist
SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) – Certified
Barre Instructor

Hannah, originally from Auburn, AL, completed her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Auburn University in 2021 and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University. During her time at Belmont, she also obtained a certification in barre and now teaches at various studios in the area. Hannah is SFMA certified and trained in dry needling, and she approaches patient care from a holistic perspective, with a strong commitment to facilitating recovery under the motto “healthy, not just healed.” She is currently participating in “level 1 intensive reformer” training via STOTT PILATES and is pursuing her Pelvic Health certification and is particularly passionate about specializing in pelvic health, with a focus on pre- and postpartum care. Outside of her professional life, Hannah enjoys running, cooking, attending workout classes, and spending time with friends.

Chris Williams, PT, PhD, DPT, COMT, FAAOMPT

Physical Therapist
Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
*Director of Clinical Education*

Chris started her graduate studies in the field of biochemistry, earning a PhD from Vanderbilt University. After several years in the research world, she decided to change careers, earning her DPT from Belmont University.

A life-long learner, she has continued her post-graduate education through residency and fellowship programs with the Ola Grimsby Institute, a manual therapy and exercise-based curriculum that marries the subcellular detail of her biochemical background with biomechanical and neurophysiologic principles utilized in physical therapy rehabilitation.

Chris is a comprehensive level-one Pilates Instructor through STOTT PILATES.
In the outpatient clinic, she has worked primarily with chronic pain patients. This population can be difficult, as often there are postural and movement pattern changes that resulted from the original injury that last beyond the normal tissue healing. Untangling these changes and optimizing a client’s mobility and strength is a challenge she embraces.

In keeping with her passion for teaching others, Chris has taken on the role of Director of Clinical Education (DCE), working closely with Heather to place physical therapy students who express an interest in doing a clinical affiliation at P3, as well as individuals who are interested in physical therapy as a future career.

In her spare time, Chris likes to stay active, participating in swimming, running, yoga and ice skating, as well as reading and doing word and jigsaw puzzles.

Alyson Beck, PT, DPT, OCS, WCS

Physical Therapist
Board Certified in Pelvic Health
Residency Trained AND Board Certified in Orthopedics
**Works on a seasonal / “PRN” basis**

Dr. Aly Beck is a residency trained and double board certified orthopedic and women’s/pelvic health physical therapist. She specializes in working with pregnant and postpartum people, athletes and active folks across the lifespan with pelvic floor dysfunction, spine, hip, & pelvic pain, and those planning to undergo or recovering from pelvic, abdominal, spine, or other surgeries. She also loves working with people without specific issues who want to learn about their bodies to optimize their well-being or performance.

Aly attended Texas Woman’s University in Houston, TX where in addition to completing her final clinical internship in women’s health, she began taking additional coursework to specialize in pelvic health. After graduating, she completed an orthopedic residency through Memorial Hermann in Houston, and has since continued seeking out opportunities for education to nurture her love of learning and better serve those she cares for. She has taken numerous courses to grow her knowledge within pelvic health, orthopedics, and sports, and advance her skills in manual therapy, dry needling, corrective exercise prescription, exercise programming, and pain neuroscience. Additionally, Aly has spent the last several years educating and mentoring new graduates and other physical therapists to improve access to high quality care.

Aly takes a down-to-earth and compassionate approach in caring for her clients, and sincerely enjoys problem-solving and working in collaboration with each one in working towards their individual goals. Her favorite part of being a physical therapist is seeing the shift that happens when clients feel empowered and confident in the realization that their bodies are strong, resilient, and capable of overcoming challenges.

Brianna Razo

Certified Pilates Instructor – STOTT PILATES
P3 Pilates Management Team
P3 Social Media / Newsletter Team

Brianna “Bri” Razo is a certified STOTT PILATES instructor who loves working with clients at any stage of their Pilates journey. Bri grew up in Rock Falls, IL, where she discovered her love for dance and education. Bri taught dance for four years before moving to Nashville to pursue her Bachelors degree at Belmont University. At Belmont, Bri studied history and education as well as dance, which led her to a front desk position at P3. After years of taking Pilates lessons, Bri decided she wanted to get back into her love of movement and became a STOTT Pilates instructor. Combining her dance background with Pilates, Bri most enjoys helping her clients find joy in mobility training. In her free time, Bri loves dancing, snuggling her dog- Butters- and spending time with friends.

Ashley Travis

Certified Pilates Instructor
P3 Pilates Management Team

Ashley is a NPCP certified, comprehensive Pilates instructor trained through The Lab with an ability to work with a broad population of clients. As a Nashville native, she began her career in health administration at after earning a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration from Auburn University and a Master’s of Science in Health Administration from Xavier University. Throughout her adult life she has always had a passion for health and wellness, as well as a desire to help others in need. After experiencing a low back injury several years ago, she fell in love with the Pilates method and was able to not only rehab her back but also prevent future injury by incorporating the practice of the Pilates method into her regular exercise routine.

Ashley looks forward to sharing the Pilates method with clients to help them gain increased mobility, strength, balance, breath and core control. In addition to the physical benefits of the Pilates method, clients will experience the power of the mind-body connection leading to living a healthier, happier life!

Ashley is a wife and the mother of three children and holds her Affiliate Broker license with Zeitlin Sotheby’s International Realty. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling, walking at Percy Warner Park and practicing Pilates!.

Melissa Croushorn

Certified Pilates Instructor – STOTT PILATES
Instructor Trainer – STOTT PILATES

Melissa Croushorn is a fully certified STOTT PILATES Instructor (Level 1, 2, & ISP) as well as a certified STOTT PILATES Instructor and works with a broad population of clients ranging from those recovering from surgery or injury to high level athletes.

She worked for over a decade in dance education and arts management at institutions including Boston Ballet, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Miami City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, The Joyce Theater, Freed of London, & Penn State.

She received her B.A. in Communication & Theatre Arts from Virginia Tech, her M.A. in American Dance Studies from Florida State, and is an ACE Group Fitness Instructor.

Sarah Englert

Certified Pilates Instructor – Polestar Pilates

As a teenager, Sarah was introduced to the Pilates practice through mat classes, to strengthen her core as a ballet dancer. Later in life, Sarah experienced the benefits of the Pilates Reformer to tone the finer local muscles for injury prevention and precision in movements. Receiving her training in the Polestar Pilates method to bring physical therapy knowledge into movement sequences, Sarah is also NCPC (formerly PMA) certified.

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Michal Harvey

Certified Pilates Instructor – Balanced Body

Michal Harvey is a comprehensively trained Pilates instructor through Balanced Body, a ballet teacher, and a former professional ballet dancer. Michal was first exposed to Pilates as a supplement to her ballet training at the age of fifteen. She saw an immediate improvement in her alignment, strength, and flexibility, and has continued to cross-train with Pilates throughout her professional career. As an instructor, Michal is passionate about instilling a love of anatomical precision and the joy of movement in every youth and adult she encounters.

A Nashville native, Michal trained with The Centennial Youth Ballet. In 2010 she earned a B.A in Dance from Belhaven University. After graduation, Michal pursued a number of dance performance opportunities with regional companies in Jackson, MS; Jerusalem, Israel; and Fort Worth, Texas, where she danced professionally with Ballet Concerto for three years.

Michal relocated back to Nashville in 2013 to a full-time faculty position with The School of Nashville Ballet. She received her Master’s in Organizational Leadership and Communication from Belmont University in 2019 and a Prenatal and Postnatal Exercise Certification in 2022.

When Michal is not in the studio, you’ll find her pulling weeds from her garden, tossing a frisbee with her black lab Jess, or spending time with her husband Benton and daughter Viviana!

Carolyn Roselin

Certified Pilates Instructor

Carolyn Roselin received her Pilates certification from the reputable Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado. She made a transition into Pilates from a professional career in dance when an interest in the method’s rehabilitative value piqued her interest. She taught within the Dance program at Murray State University in Kentucky and performed professionally in Milwaukee for many years. Since those earlier days of inspiration and education Carolyn has continued her commitment to make the Pilates method and other functional movement strategies available to people of all ages and abilities. When not instructing the public, Carolyn is walking her dog, biking, swimming, playing tennis or humbly swinging the golf club, and it goes without saying restores the balance with Pilates. Her husband and daughter are her joy. What excites her most as a teacher is assisting people positively change their bodies through education and guidance.

Lauren Ashley

Certified Pilates Instructor

Lauren grew up as a competitive gymnast and springboard diver, where she was first introduced to Pilates in middle school as a way to cross-train. She quickly fell in love with the method—often roping her sisters and friends into Pilates’ workouts at home. After years of physical therapy, Lauren returned to Pilates as an essential tool for rehab and recovery, and it has become a grounding practice in her life.

Lauren studied International Relations and French at Hope College. Her own health journey shifted her path and deepened her passion for movement and the body. Now classically comprehensively trained and currently completing a second certification through Balanced Body, she brings a wide-ranging perspective to her teaching. Lauren is passionate about using Pilates not only for strength and resilience but also as a way to help others feel more at home in their bodies.

Dawn Murry

Certified Pilates Instructor – STOTT PILATES
*Available for virtual sessions only*

Dawn, a native of New England, moved to Nashville from Bedford, New Hampshire in June of 2017. She is a certified STOTT PILATES Instructor and has been teaching Pilates since 2000. After teaching all types of group fitness for many years, Pilates became her true passion and she was STOTT PILATES certified in Mat & Reformer (2005) and Injuries & Special Populations (2011). Dawn is an American Council of Exercise (ACE) Certified Group Exercise Instructor and holds additional certifications in TRX, Spinning, and Kickboxing. Her work as a group exercise instructor and as a Pilates trainer has provided extensive experience training athletes as well as individuals with injuries or chronic conditions.

Dawn has a bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and loves to “analyze” her individual client’s movement patterns and help them to improve their body awareness and proper alignment to reap the full benefits that Pilates has to offer!

She has 3 grown children and a husband that all enjoy the outdoors and are avid hockey fans.

Dawn is loving Nashville and excited to be working with such a great team of professionals at P3!

Interim Office Manager – Matthew Robinson

Our Amazing Front Desk Team

(Pictured Left to Right)
Lora Hatchett, Whitney Dobbins, Amy Black, Jamie Edwards
**Whitney Dobbins also serves on our P3 Social Media / Newsletter team**

Our Greeter/P3 Pup/Therapy Dog
“Stoney”